Head to head
Bentley R Type vs Toyota HiAce
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the r type continental. The Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bentley R Type | Toyota HiAce | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.6 litre straight-6 | 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV) |
| Power | 130hp (est.) | 177hp |
| Top speed | 101.7mph (1953 test car) | - |
| Production | 1952-1955, 2,323 built | - |
| Body | 4-door saloon or coachbuilt (H.J. Mulliner, Park Ward, Freestone & Webb) | - |
| Torque | - | 450Nm |
| Seats | - | up to 10 |
| Payload | - | 975kg |
| Fuel tank | - | 70 litres |
Sources: Bentley R Type, Toyota HiAce. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the R Type if...
A 1950s Bentley saloon kept today as a collector's classic rather than a daily driver. Coachbuilt examples with bodies by houses like H.J. Mulliner command the most interest and are typically kept in specialist covered storage.
Listed by
- Kent Vehicle Storage - Edenbridge
Buy or hire the HiAce if...
Toyota's long-running commuter van, converted by UK operators into a chauffeured minibus rather than sold to private buyers. Its 10-seat capacity and diesel range suit airport transfers and group chauffeur work more than everyday van hire.
Listed by
- Safe Solo Ltd - London
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bentley R Type and the Toyota HiAce?
The Bentley R Type is a 1950s luxury saloon, later basis of the R Type Continental; the Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.
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